Brand Update: Chennai Super Kings
BiZdoM Sport Quiz [ BiZdoM 3 * 3 --22]
1. This company was founded in 1890 as A.G. Thompson Pty Ltd by Alfred Grace Thompson, who was involved into harness and saddle making. He turned to manufacturing sports equipments when his livelihood was threatened by the advent of the motor car.
2. It is the only Italian athletic footwear and apparel manufacturers to still make products in Italy, a tradition that began in 1948 when the company's founder, Marcello Danieli, first began working in the trade as a young boy.
3. They were one of the dominant (wooden) racquet manufacturers in the world of their time. Over the years they produced such a wide variety of sports equipment from tennis racquets to clothing from golf equipment to rifles.
WhO aM I ?
1. He was making a film on sport for ‘sport week’ and went to interview Dilip Vengsarkar; when he asked him about Sachin, following reply came from him “ He (Sachin) will play for India. His only weakness is outside the off-stump”. Now the question is who this fellow, who did this interview and later did Sachin’s first TV interview?
2. He studied at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, where he initially excelled in badminton and football and was selected to play at district level games. He used to play as goalkeeper, when one day was sent to play cricket for a local club match by his football coach and they say rest is history.
3. Born on April 22, 1959, he was only once on the winning side in test matches, and scored only test century against India. These days he heads ICC’s elite panel of match referees.
Olympic
1. The modern form of this event is a military-oriented being in 1912, but has nothing in common with the ancient form. The modern form is an “all-around” contest consisting grueling combination of four running events and six field events, which take place over two days.
2. In the Atlanta Olympics of 1996 he became the first person ever to win both the 200 meter race and the 400. He himself proudly proclaimed he had “made history,” and his unique double Olympic victory was celebrated as one of the greatest athletic accomplishments of all time (Runners World, November 1996).
3. This event is represented in Greece from the Mycenaean period and the Greek dark ages, long before the Olympic Games began. The rules of Greek “ event” were quite odd and had no rounds.
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1. It was launched in India in 1948, today it’s not only a drink but its quiz show, it’s a book of knowledge, and it’s a talent hunt, an online game.
2. A photographer at the Times of India’s Mumbai supplement, BOMBAY TIMES was found planting pictures as a quid pro quo for other gains. The photographer was shunted out quietly but it sparks a brainwave in Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd. think tank. It gave birth to what?
3. It was a failed scheme, in which each postman in rural area used to carry mobile phones that rural residents in places without landline could use to make calls. What’s that?
4. Established in 2000, formerly long term credit Bank of Japan, it is owned by a global group led by Ripple wood holdings of US.
5. He established his own outfit Vishwapriya Financial Services & Securities that introduced IPO financing in 1994. Now he is the leader of one of the chain. What’s that & who is he?
6. He started his career selling car radios; later in 1991 he established his outlet selling mobile phones. His store initially called Mobileworld, first came up with $1 phones & “Buy one get one free” & ‘Cash back’ offers. Name the guy & how is store known as today?
7. He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi & Harvard Business School, first non-American & first Indian to head Mckinsey & company globally. He co-founded an institute which is in top 20 list of FT global business school ranking of 2007-08.
8. Founded in 1964 by Bruno ______ in Westerstede, Germany. It converted in 1989 from a marketing/distribution company to a manufacturer & distribution of household. What I am talking about?
9. “I have a great respect for the TATA organization. It’s a misconception that we are rivals”. Whose famous quote is this?
10. Identify the advertisement.
Brand Update: Knight Riders
Quinkie Commemoration Quiz [ BiZdoM 3 * 3 --21]
BrAnDiNg
1. Stokley-Van Camp was given the rights to produce and sell this beverage in the United States in 1967. The company soon gained permission from the National Football League to offer the drink to teams and contact their trainers. Which brand are we talking about?
2. In order to promote tourism in his nation, last month French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared on an advertisement in a French newspaper along with his wife Carla Bruni. In which a bubble appears from Bruni’s mouth,” With {…this} now my whole family can came to my wedding. Which brand was being advertised?
3. The spokes of the konark wheel mirror change and progress, while the red and orange of the tail fin echo vitality and life. Also the swan shape embodies the concept of flight with grace and style. What are we talking about?
BiZ HiStoRy
1. It was a complex of institutions and practices by which the Qing dynasty (1644–1911) rulers of China controlled, taxed, and facilitated the trade of foreigners at the southern port of Guangzhou. It sometimes is referred to as cohong (Mandarin gonghang), meaning public or unified firm, but this properly refers only to the phase of the system from 1760 to 1771, when the state forced an amalgamation of all the licensed Chinese merchants into a single trading entity.
2. Polish immigrant Jacob Goldfarb began his clothing business in 1926 with the goal of producing low priced, quality undergarments—most notably, the popular onepiece men’s underwear known as the “unionsuit.” Appropriately, Goldfarb called his business The Union Underwear Company. By what name do we know this compant today?
3. In the 1800s brothers J. Wesley and Pleasant Hanes, Flush with cash which they recieved from a famous company after selling their business to them, launched Hanes Knitting Co., which introduced the first set of twopiece men’s underwear. Now the question is which buiness did they sold and to whom?
BiZ MasalA- [DeSi]
1. On the occasion of 150th anniversary of this organisation , in year 2002 Sujet Misra created a mascot , a jovial one who is always in a happy mood. It was an attempt to commemorate the Changing face of this organization?
2. In 2007, Mckinsey came out with the Bird of gold: ‘The rise of India’s Consumer Market’ Report- which stated that India was readying itself for the new ‘golden era’. Taking a clue from this report, who launched their ad- campaign based on this theme?
3. Recently Pathfinder International has launched ‘ Project Mukta’ campaign in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, among the commercial sex workers. What this project is all about?
Brand Associated with IPL teams
Mumbai Indians: Mastercard which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in India. Adidas is apparel sponsors.
Deccan Chargers: Jaypee Group & Nike will be handling uniforms.
Delhi Daredevils: Hero Honda, Religare & Adidas will be handling uniforms. Radio Mirchi will be their radio partner.
Kings XI Punjab: Spice, Coca-Cola & 9x , also Provogue will be handling uniforms.
Rajasthan royal: Bajaj Allianz
Chennai Super Kings: Aircel Cellular and Reebok will be the title and apparel sponsors. Also they have chosen Radio One, Chennai as its radio partner.
BiZdOm 3 * 3 QuiZ 20
1. Neha Dhupia last month announced her participation in the first reality movie on Indian television, ‘Andaz Apna Very Hatke’. It is a 20-minute movie which is to be scripted, directed and produced by a TV channel to attract viewers toward its TRP rating. Which TV channel’s effort are we talking about?--Channel [V]
2. Hrithik Roshan and Akshay Kumar were supposed to join them , but opted out citing lack of time. Now the final list of actors includes Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta and Riteish Deshmukh. They have termed themselves as "unforgettable" and their tour will begin this July. What or whom are we talking about?--The "unforgettable" Bachchan concert tour featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek, Aishwarya and with Jaya probably being coaxed for a friendly appearance.
3. There is a software package developed by Stephen Regelous for the visual effects industry, whose flagship feature is the ability to quickly and easily create thousands - or millions - of agents that all act as individuals. This software package was first used by Peter Jackson. Which software package are we talking about?
ItQ’DoM
1. Andy Schlafly was teaching a history class when his student said “BCE” (before the common era), rather than “BC” (before Christ). “Where did that come from?” he demanded. Her answer: “Wikipedia.”. Which alternative wiki encyclopaedia was thus born?--Conservapedia.com—labelled “a conservative encyclopaedia you can trust.”
2. Who has launched India's first Web 2.0 enabled "metro-monial" portal. It has also launched the "MarryZine" - an e-magazine on matrimony and related matters that provides a perfect solution for grooming a person before marriage.--SimplyMarry.com
3. What was started in 1981 by two former Stanford graduate students, Daniel Borel and Pierluigi Zappacosta, along with Giacomo Marini?--Logitech
BiZMaha-Raja
1. East India co. documents refer them as “ Chief Banians” to the Mughal Court, where they acquired the title of Nagarseth- “merchant of the city”, due to their power and influence.-Shantidas Zaveri – Lalbhai grp
2. Sanjay Gandhi approached him to become a shareholder in his people’s car project. But he was not convinced and even told Indira Gandhi that her son was leading an unwise project and needed to be restrained.--K K Birla
3. He went to high School in Junagadh , which was set up by the nawabs of Junagadh. During Mahashivratri , he got his friends together and sold gothai , a gujarati savory, at the fair. --Dhirubhai
Massive
BUSINESS FREAK 8
1. During 1960s, In the French Alps an enterprising hotelier marketed something with the slogan “No need to rent the room, buy the hotel, its cheaper!” What first did he market by the slogan?
2. Anjaneyulu Kakkera, is busy with setting up a new retail business under the brand name of “Vah Magna.” Magna has created a network of 70 outlets occupying over 5 lakh sq ft of space. While, bulk of the outlets are located in Andhra, two of them are located in Maharashtra. Magna, operates four retail formats comprising hypermarkets, cash-and-carry stores, FoodEx supermarkets, and recently launched Super Centre. With which other retail chain would you associate the name of Anjaneyulu Kakkera?
3. DIC Entertainment, the mid-size kids' TV program producer and syndicator, is working on a direct-to-video animated kids' series called "The Secret Millionaire's Club" . What is so special about this animated series?
4. What organization/company did Peter G. Peterson and Stephen A. Schwarzman establish with a shared secretary and a balance sheet of $400,000, in 1985?
5. BBC Worldwide has launched BBCGreen.com, a consumer lifestyle website. How is this website different from other websites?
6. On March 10, a certain innovation was carried in Times of india, Dainik Jagran and Sandesh. What was the innovation and what was it meant for?
7. If Sunsilk : www.Gangofgirls.com ; ______: www.Magicofblack.com?
8. NDTV Profit has launched a contest that will require participants to register on the contest site, www.makeovermyoffice.co.in, and write a small essay about why their office needs a makeover. They can supplement their claim with pictures of the office premises. Successful participants will have their offices revamped on a reality show on NDTV Profit. The show is used as a platform to promote which company’s products?
9. ‘A Library for every school’, is a large rural education program under which, so far 25000 libraries have been setup in various government schools across AP, Karnataka, orrissa and Kerela. Who/what is behind this venture?
.10. Easy one- Which was the first Indian IT services firm to list on NASDAQ?
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IPL Theme Songs
Kolkata Knight Riders : Music by Vishal-Shekhar and Bappi Lahiri and song is "Korbo Lorbo Jitbo Re"
Kings XI Punjab : Sajid-Wajid and Bhangra King Daler Mehndi.
Mumbai Indians: penned by well-known lyricist Javed Akhtar with music scored by Anu Malik--'Rock the World'. Also Piyush Pandey has penned the lyrics of their campaign song and Tapas Relia has composed the music for the same.
Chennai Super Kings: penned by Vairamuthu, composed by G V Prakash Kumar.
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Link to download the Songs: http://www.aioforum.com/cricket/35896-ipl_teams_theme_songs.html#69596
IPL Promo Song Link
Rajasthan Royals : Link
Mumbai Indians theme video song: http://www.midload.com/en/file/28918/Duniya-Hila-Denge-music-video-wmv.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBREg7QWgKo
Kolkata Knight Riders [Download of the music video]
Chennai Super Kings: Official Song 1- Adi Adi Nethi Adi - Download link location
Bangalore Royal Challengers: Link
Kings XI Punjab : DHOOM PUNJABI Link
Deccan Chargers Team Anthem
Desi Brand: New Indian Express

The New Indian Express is a newspaper with its head office based in Chennai, India. It started life in 1932 as the Indian Express under the ownership of Chennai-based Veradharajulu Naidu. In 1999, following the death of the then owner Ramnath Goenka, Goenka's family split the group into two separate companies. The northern editions, headquartered in Mumbai, retained and renamed Indian Express into The Indian Express title ,whilst the southern editions became The New Indian Express. [Taken from wikipedia]
New tagline: ‘100 per cent steel, 0 per cent gas’ , which according to paper means ‘Express is all steel (courage) and not gas’.
Desi TriVia: Brand Dabbawals
Brand: Slice
Tag line: “Absolutely Mangolicious”.
TV commercial: Katrina demonstrate the principles of ‘Aamsutra’ or the art of experiencing pure mango pleasure with the all new Slice.
Brand: Rooh Afza
Tag line: 'Freshness Ka Naya Sur'.
TV commercial: Juhi reviving her tired family on a hot Sunday afternoon with three different flavours of Rooh Afza namely Lassi, Nimbu Pani and Milk shake.
Brand Partner for IPL Teams
Chennai Super Kings: K. Srikkanth .
Chennai Super Kings: Tamil actors Vijay and Nayanathara.
Mumbai Indians: Hrithik Roshan & Team Tasan
'Royal Challengers': Katrina Kaif
ICL Kolkata Tigers: Mithun Chakraborty
ICL & IPL
Dabur..
Industrialist Mohit Burman, Dabur India Ltd, is one of the stake holders in IPL Kings XI Punjab. Then Dabur is also the sponsor of Mumbai and Dabur Glucose felicitate players with the titles of ‘Dabur Glucose Most Energetic Player".


